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Business Investment Decision Making

Notice Description

The Central Research Team (CRT), within DBT, undertook a review of existing evidence which revealed a significant gap which required more evidence around decision making and internal factors will support the evidence base within DBT and allow policy colleagues to make informed decisions when designing policy. To address this, DBT awarded a contract to Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manachester to undertake a research project focused on identifying the enablers and barriers to investment, with a specific lens on the eight priority sectors outlined in the IS (IS-8). The project will follow a two-stage methodological framework: 1. Literature Review; and 2. In-depth qualitative interviews

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b39
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £75,005 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 24 Feb 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SW1A 2DY
Post Town: South West London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: St James's
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ALLIANCE MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2026
24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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